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Thursday, 7 September 2017

Internet Shut Down As Togo Protests Against President Faure Gnassingbé's Dynasty

Yesterday Thousands of people marched through the streets of Togo’s capital, Lomé, protesting against President Faure Gnassingbé. Amnesty International estimated that 100,000 people marched in Lome, many wearing the red, orange and pink colours of opposition parties as they chanted "Free Togo".

A government concession to introduce a two-term presidential limit through a constitutional amendment failed to dissuade the protesters. They want Mr Gnassingbé, who has been in power since 2005, to step down.

AFP news agency reported that mobile internet had been shut down in the capital but added that wi-fi networks were still working.

BBC Afrique’s Ata Ahli Ahebla reports that demonstrations took place in many cities and that more are planned for Today.

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The people of Togo are really in bondage. Thank God they can speak up now, maybe their mumu don do. Their telecom is monopolised by their government, which makes the country the most expensive country to make and receive local/international calls from. This guy took over after the death of his father Eyadema (Igbos named him Ete Eme), jailed his brother for the sake of power. Though I like the steady light, but I pity Togo too. Thank God they have the boldness to protest, I hope something good comes out of it.